Silverthorn Reserve Single Barrel 13 Years Bourbon

Overview
Silverthorn Reserve Single Barrel 13 Years Bourbon is a cask-strength straight bourbon sourced from the short-lived Ivy Mountain Distillery in Georgia, curated by industry veteran Drew Thorn to highlight exceptional overlooked barrels. Its split maturation—eight years in Georgia and five in Kentucky—yields remarkable balance without oak dominance, distinguishing it from typical aged releases.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Drew Thorn, former CEO/CFO of Sagamore Spirit, founded Silverthorn Reserve to curate and nano-blend rare single barrels. Ivy Mountain Distillery in Mt. Airy, Georgia (operated 2011-2019, closed 2021), employed sour mash fermentation for 4-5 days in stainless steel tanks before selling barrels to brokers like Bardstown Bourbon Company. This release exemplifies the distillery's potential through its cross-state aging journey.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Nutty maple syrup, praline, and burnt orange notes emerge prominently.
• Palate: Impressive balance shines with complex, non-excessive oak integration from the extended maturation.
• Finish: Clean and lingering, true to its high-quality profile without overwhelming wood influence.

Notable details

• Production: Sour mash distillation, matured in #4 char barrel, non-chill filtered, bottled at cask strength.
• Lineage: From Ivy Mountain Distillery stocks acquired post-closure; curated by Silverthorn Reserve.
• Availability: Limited single barrel release.

"This bourbon's impressive balance and high quality fully live up to its fascinating narrative from a rare Georgia distillery." – Drinkhacker

A refined single barrel that rewards patient enthusiasts with nuanced depth from an under-the-radar source.

Sources

[1] Drinkhacker – "Review: Silverthorn Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon 13 Years Old"